Steel Handler

Description

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS

Job Description: Steel Handler

Location: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Production Manager

Interfaces With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, Purchasing

Role Purpose

• •Safely receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to support production requirements and production machines
• •Maintain accurate steel identification, weights, inventory transactions, and material locations in Plex
• •Support press operations, coil changes, equipment readiness, and the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the facility
• •Maintain a safe, clean, and organized steel bay while supporting production and other departments as needed

Core Accountabilities

Safety and Equipment Operation

• •Complete required daily safety inspections and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
• •Identify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, and repair needs
• •Maintain current forklift and overhead crane certifications

Steel Receiving and Inventory Control

• •Unload incoming steel coils and verify material thickness, width, condition, and receiving documentation
• •Complete required Plex transactions to receive, transfer, stage, reweigh, retag, or reject coils as necessary
• •Maintain accurate coil identification, weights, tags, system locations, and receiving paperwork

Production Support

• •Review shift communication and the production schedule to understand daily priorities and material requirements
• •Pre-stage and deliver steel coils to production to support scheduled jobs and minimize downtime
• •Assist Press Operators with coil changes, machine setups, and other material-related activities

Department and Facility Support

• •Maintain a clean, safe, and organized steel bay by removing banding, debris, and other materials
• •Complete daily 5S requirements and support housekeeping activities throughout the facility
• •Support Engineering with coil strips for tooling tryouts and development activities
• •Support Quality with sorting or reworking nonconforming product according to established instructions and required production rates
• •Assist Operations with trash, cardboard, scrap hoppers, and other assigned activities as time allows

Requirements

Education and Experience

• •Must be able to read and write
• •High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• •Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• •Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds independently
• •Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing
• •Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment throughout the workday

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required for this position

Language Requirements

Must be able to read and write in English

Personal Protective Equipment

• •Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas
• •Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work area

Work Environment

• •Manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment
• •Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and varying temperatures
• •Potential exposure to cuts, burns, and other manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
• •Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Key Performance Indicators

• •Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
• •Completion of the Steel Handler training requirements identified in Form O3055 and demonstration of the required skills to the Team Leader
• •Proficiency in required Plex transactions, including receiving product, moving containers, creating or reprinting tags, adjusting weights, and rejecting coils
• •Accuracy of steel receiving, material identification, coil weights, tags, inventory locations, and receiving documentation
• •Timely staging and delivery of steel to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtime
• •Proper use of measuring devices and material-handling procedures
• •Steel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S performance
• •Maintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications